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Loudoun papers : Scottish, 1510-1839 (bulk 1697-1780).

Title: Loudoun papers : Scottish, 1510-1839 (bulk 1697-1780).

The bulk of the collection consists of the papers of the 3rd and 4th Earls of Loudoun. The earlier papers deal with the families of Campbell and Mure of Rowallan. comprises requests for political patronage, preferment in the army, and various civil posts as well as political gossip, discussion of European affairs, particularly in France and Sweden, local Ayrshire politics, and personal matters. Included are letters discussing the Jacobite rebellion, requests to intercede on behalf of Jacobite prisoners, and papers relating to a troop of dragoon raised in Ayrshire for the purpose of suppressing the rebellion. Correspondents include Charles Cathcart, Sir David Dalrymple, Sir Hew Dalrymple, James Lindsay earl of Balcarres, John Ersine, earl of Mar, and others. Also included are the items dealing with the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland. cover the period from 1741 and consist of chiefly of military records, including accounts, muster rolls, casualty lists, etc. of the regiments under his command, particularly Loudoun's Highlanders and 3rd Foot Guards. Included are materials related to the Jacobite rebellion of 1745 and the campaigns in Flanders and Portugal. Also included are correspondence and papers documenting the 4th earl's activities in improving the grounds around Loudoun Castle in Ayrshire.

ArchivalResource: Approx. 7,500 pieces.48 boxes.

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